Perceived barriers to primary healthcare access in a violence-affected community in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: sociodemographic characteristics and self-reported health
Ana Paula da Cunha, Jurema Corrêa da Mota, Francisco Inacio Bastos · 2026
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Ana Paula da Cunha, Jurema Corrêa da Mota, and Francisco Inacio Bastos wrote a 2026 survey study on felt barriers to primary care in Manguinhos. The area is a poor and violence-hit part of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. About 1,000 residents were interviewed face to face in 2024. Short story profiles let the team test how stigma shapes views of access.
Perceived difficulty did not differ between Black and non-Black residents. Men reported more difficulty in stories about common mental disorders, which the authors link to inner stigma. Younger residents saw more barriers in stories about socially marginalised behavior, hinting at low trust in services. People already diagnosed and treated for diabetes or high blood pressure saw fewer barriers. The authors say care must tackle mental health and social vulnerability to cut these felt barriers.
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| CREATOR | Ana Paula da Cunha, Jurema Corrêa da Mota, Francisco Inacio Bastos |
|---|---|
| YEAR | 2026 |
| COLLECTION | PAPERS |
| FORMAT | TXT |
| FILE SIZE | 48743 |
| LICENSE | https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 |
| RIGHTS | CC BY |
| SOURCE | Europe PMC |